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You May Be Wondering...How Do I Find and Apply for Scholarships?
Here are many helpful hints to guide you along your scholarship journey:
1. Check out the “Scholarship Board” located in the senior hallway.
2. Search for Scholarships with the links below
3. Discuss scholarship opportunities with college representatives/admissions office you are attending or planning to attend. Colleges can often be the source of larger dollar amount scholarships.
4. Consider earning the A+ scholarship to attend a two year school with paid tuition. If you plan to attend a four year school ask if they offer a scholarship for having the A+ scholarship.
5. Complete the FAFSA online. Your counselors are available by appointment to assist if you need help or have questions about the FAFSA.
The counselor's office has many resources for area colleges and local scholarships. All seniors will receive regular emails with the most updated scholarships available to them. Please pay attention to DUE DATES! Late submissions will not be accepted.If you need signatures or letters of recommendation, please be courteous and request these in advance of the deadline. Please let Mrs. Sommer know if you have any questions.

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Do you need to complete an application for college? Job? Scholarship? Dedicating time to work on these applications will result in less stress and a more finished product.
We are offering workshops on Thursdays after school (beginning February 23) from 2:30 - 4:30 in the WCHS Library.Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Burgoyne, and Mrs. Sommer will help you organize, proofread, and complete applications, whether it be for college, job, or scholarship.Many scholarship opportunities have been announced, but very few applications have been received. Be sure that you are paying attention to DUE DATES, as some are due March 1st and that's just around the corner.....Please check your emails or our local scholarship listing below.Come to the Library after school on Feb. 23, March 2, March 9 for guidance and support!
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AMVETS Scholarship
This scholarship is through the AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary. Applicants MUST have an immediate relation to an AMVET/Veteran.
Applications are available in the counseling office. This is a PAPER application which is mailed directly to the address indicated on the application and must be postmarked by April 1st. -
Athletic Boosters Scholarship
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Chad Lewis Scholarship
Chad Lewis Scholarship Application
Your application should be submitted to Jennifer Sommer in the counseling office by April 1st!
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Chester O. Hoefner Memorial Scholarship
The Wright City R-II School Foundation, thanks to 1946 graduate Chester O. Hoefner's gift, will give out two (2) one-time $5,000 college scholarships (of which, one (1) is prefered for a technical/trade college applicant) and one (1) $10,000 college scholarship. The latter will be renewable if the student a) is full time (12 or more hours per semester), b) maintains a 3.0 cumulative G.P.A. and c) volunteers once or more in the year prior to renewal for one (1) of the following organizations: Wright City R-II School District, Wright City Alumni Association, and/or the Wright City R-1 School Foundation. The volunteering can be conducted on your behalf by a family member. All three (3) requirements for renewal must be communicated/documented to the high school principal by June 1st for the renewal for the following year to take place.
To apply for this scholarship: Complete this application (must make copy)Due April 1st (Since this is a Saturday, you will need the application complete by March 31st to turn in to Mrs. Sommer.) -
DBRT Scholarship
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Ellevation Education Scholarship Program
Applicants must:
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Be a high school senior who has been enrolled as an English Language Learner (ELL) at some point during their K-12 education.
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Plan to enroll in full-time undergraduate study at an accredited two- or four- year college, university or vocational-technical school for the entire 2023-2024 academic year.
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Applicants will be considered based on academic performance, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, and a statement of educational and career goals.
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Use this LINK to learn more and apply for this scholarship
Los solicitantes deben:
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Ser estudiante de último año de la preparatoria quien se haya inscrito como aprendiz del idioma inglés (ELL) en algún momento durante su educación en K-12.
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Tener planes de inscribirse de tiempo completo en un colegio, universidad o escuela técnica vocacional acreditada de dos o cuatro años para el año entero del año académico 2023-2024.
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Los solicitantes serán considerados basados en lo siguiente: el desempeño académico, liderazgo demostrado y participación en actividades escolares y comunitarias, y una declaración de metas educativas y profesionales.
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Use este ENLACE o LINK para obtener más información y solicitar esta beca.
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Foristell Chamber Scholarship
The Foristell Chamber of Commerce is offering scholarships to students living within a Foristell Zip Code. Applications should be submitted through email or direct mailing to the information provided on the application. DUE APRIL 17th!
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Heiliger Scholarship
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Lincoln County Democrats Scholarship
This scholarship opportunity is only for residents of LINCOLN COUNTY.
The Lincoln County Democrats Scholarship will award $1,000Requirements:Must be a resident of Lincoln CountyMust be a high school graduate of a public high schoolMust be enrolled in a 4-yr. college, community college, or Technical SchoolMust have a minimum GPA of 2.5500-1000 word essay is a key componentPDF here or paper applications are available in the Counselor's Office -
Marine Corps Scholarship
If you are a child, stepchild, sibling, niece, nephew, cousin, grandchild, or great-grandchild to someone who served with the U.S. Marine Corps. (You will need to attach a Copy of the Service Members Proof of Service. a. DD214, Discharge Certificate, or Marine Corps League / Auxiliary Membership Number)
Follow all instructions on the application and submit the completed form by mailing it to the address provided or bring it to the counseling office before April 1. This is a hard deadline - they usually arrive first thing in the morning to pick up any completed applications which were turned in to me. Do not wait until the last minute. As with most scholarship applications, there are steps requiring a counselor and/or principal signatures. -
Old Monroe Lumber Company Scholarship
$1,000 (Renewable) Scholarship
Please submit your application to Mrs. Sommer before March 24th to be considered for this scholarship. -
Pay it Forward FFA Scholarship
Due to the guidance office by March 31, this scholarship is for FFA Members. Please review criteria listed in the form:
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Sallie Mae Scholarships and Financial Aid
Some of you may find that scholarships will only take you so far and you'll need to fill in the gap. Sallie Mae is one of the largest student loan providers to help you fund the gap. There are also other loan providers (Discover, local banks, etc.) but if you need additional support or guidance on paying for college, be sure to speak with one of your high school counselors or seek guidance from the financial aid department of your college/university.
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Schowengerdt Scholarship
The Schowengerdt Scholarship is specifically for students who will be attending the University of Missouri - Columbia (MIZZOU) in the fall of 2023.The application has a due date of April 1st, but that's a Saturday so you will need to have it to Mrs. Sommer by March 31st! -
Shelter Insurance Scholarship
Please submit completed applications to the school counselor by Friday, March 24th